Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Introduced as an upgrade for the Daewoo brand, the Matiz was designed by Giugiaro as a possible replacement for the Fiat 500. The Italian carmaker rejected the project, and Daewoo bought it instead. As a result, it launched the Matiz in 1998.
In 2002, General Motors bought the Korean carmaker and pushed for a second generation, which it launched in 2005. Daewoo vastly improved the Matiz over its predecessor even though it kept the same platform.
First of all, the car received a new, updated look penned in the new-edge design theme, with swept-back headlights and sharp lines on the hood. The overall shape was kept, but the new design touches made the car look better. Finally, it received body-colored door handles and mirrors.
Inside, the Matiz II featured a new dashboard with a center stack extended on the lower side. Depending on the trim level, it featured AC and a stereo for the upper trim level, while the lower ones provided only a ventilation system. The manually adjustable rear-view mirrors were unusual for a 2005 vehicle, but its price under $10,000 was also a major selling point.
Under the hood, Daewoo switched to a new engine generation with four cylinders. It complied with the Euro 5 emission standards, which also helped with the London congestion charge. The inline-four unit sent its power to the front wheels via a five-speed manual, which was the only transmission option for most of the markets. Later on, GM rebadged the Matiz II as Chevrolet Spark.
ENGINE SPECS - 0.8L 5MT (52 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 769 cm3 |
Power: | 38 KW @ 6000 RPM 52 HP @ 6000 RPM 51 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 53 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 72 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10 gallons (37.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90.1 mph (145 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 145/70/R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 137.6 in (3495 mm) |
Width: | 58.9 in (1496 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 51.6/50.2 in (1,311/1,275 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.3 in (2344 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 29.6 cuFT (838 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1708.9 lbs (775 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2756.2 lbs (1250 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 114 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT (67 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 995 cm3 |
Power: | 49 KW @ 5400 RPM 67 HP @ 5400 RPM 66 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 67 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 91 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10 gallons (37.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.9 mph (156 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 145/70/R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 137.6 in (3495 mm) |
Width: | 58.9 in (1496 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 51.6/50.2 in (1,311/1,275 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.3 in (2344 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 29.6 cuFT (838 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1753 lbs (795 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2800.3 lbs (1270 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 133 g/km |